Pittsburgh, PA (April 9, 2025) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is excited to announce its investment in 5280 Waste Solutions, LLC (“5280” or the “Company”), a Denver-based provider of roll-off, residential, and commercial waste management services across the metro Denver region.

Tecum partnered with Laurel Mountain Capital (“LMC”) and Comerica Bank to support a majority recapitalization led by Laurel Mountain Partners (“LMP”), the Kendall Family Office. LMP also owns Bruin Waste Management, an integrated hauling, recycling, and disposal business serving Colorado’s Western Slope.

Jeff R. Kendall, Partner at LMP and CEO of 5280, shared, “We have ambitious growth plans for 5280, and we are extremely fortunate to have capital partners who are in lockstep with our strategic vision. The company has a durable foundation in the C&D segment and a compelling opportunity to build out its commercial and residential lines. LMC’s and Tecum’s deep experience in the environmental services industry will be invaluable in facilitating our growth objectives.”

The Company will continue to be led by Kendall and the current management team. In addition to expanding into new lines of business, the Company plans to further strengthen its presence in the Denver market while exploring strategic growth opportunities.

Matt Harnett, Partner at Tecum, commented, “5280 is a great fit for Tecum given our focus on backing strong management teams. We’re thrilled to support LMP in building out the platform.”

Husnain Safdar, Senior Vice President at Tecum, added, “5280 has an excellent reputation for providing reliable service and has an attractive runway for growth. We’re excited to partner with the Kendall family and LMC given their extensive experience in the space and to continue growing Tecum’s waste and environmental services portfolio.”

Dickson Suit, President of LMC, stated, “5280 is an ideal fit for our investment strategy. It’s an established operator with strong market positioning, strong cash flow, and actionable growth opportunities. We are also pleased to partner with Tecum Capital and Comerica and look forward to supporting the company’s next phase of growth with capital and resources.”

Matt Harnett, Husnain Safdar, and Ryan Beard led the investment at Tecum. 

About 5280 Waste Solutions

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, 5280 Waste Solutions is a leading roll-off and commercial waste hauler serving the greater Denver metro region. The Company specializes in construction & demolition waste removal and is expanding its services across residential and commercial lines. Known for its responsive service and operational efficiency, 5280 has become a trusted name in Colorado’s waste management industry. For more information, please visit www.5280waste.com.

About Tecum Capital

Tecum Capital is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based private investment firm deploying capital in lower middle-market companies. Tecum provides mezzanine debt and equity investments in growth-oriented middle-market companies across the broader environmental/industrial services, high-value manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business services sectors. Our team partners with independent sponsors, family offices, committed funds, business owners seeking succession plans, and management teams to create shared success. Tecum manages two Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) licensed funds and is currently investing out of Tecum Capital Partners III, L.P, a $305 million fund launched in September 2021. Since 2006, the team has collectively invested more than $1 billion in over 160 platforms and add-on acquisitions. For more information, please visit www.tecum.com.